Guar Gum

Synonyms: Guaran

Transport Information

Hazard Class

UN Number

Packing Group

non-regulated

CAS Number

9000-30-0

Import Duty

130.232.30

Industrial applications
Textile industry – sizing, finishing and printingPaper industry – improved sheet formation, folding and denser surface for printing. Explosives industry – as waterproofing agent mixed with ammonium nitrate, nitroglycerin, etc. Pharmaceutical industry – as binder or as disintegrator in tablets; main ingredient in some bulk-forming laxatives. Cosmetics and toiletries industries – thickener in toothpastes, conditioner in shampoos (usually in a chemically modified version). Hydraulic fracturing Shale oil and gas extraction industries consumes about 90% of guar gum produced from India and Pakistan. Medical institutions, especially nursing homes – used to thicken liquids and foods for patients with dysphagia. Fire retardant industry – as a thickener in Phos-Chek.Food applications
The largest market for guar gum is in the food industry. In Europe, guar gum has EU food additive code E412. Xanthan gum and guar gum are the most frequently used gums in gluten-free recipes and gluten-free products. Applications include:
In baked goods, it increases dough yield, gives greater resiliency, and improves texture and shelf life; in pastry fillings,primarily used in hypoallergenic recipes that use different types of whole-grain flours. In dairy products, it thickens milk, yogurt, kefir, and liquid cheese products, and helps maintain homogeneity and texture of ice creams and sherbets. It is used for similar purposes in plant milks.For meat, it functions as a binder.In condiments, it improves the stability and appearance of salad dressings, barbecue sauces, relishes, ketchups and others.In canned soup, it is used as a thickener and stabilizer.It is also used in dry soups, instant oatmeal, sweet desserts, canned fish in sauce, frozen food items, and animal feed.